South San Francisco, California
South San Francisco: The most populous city in San Mateo County, California.
About
South San Francisco is a city located in the county of San Mateo in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 63,632. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 66,558 inhabitants.
The city was created 117 years ago in 1908.
Quick Facts about South San Francisco
| Population | 66,558 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | San Mateo County |
| Postal code | 94080, 94083, 94099 |
| Phone Area Codes | 650 |
| Water as percent of area | 69.69% |
| Land as percent of area | 30.31% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.6547,-122.4078 |
| Altitude | 52 feet / 16 meters |
| Establishment | September 19, 1908 (117 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 07:36:22 (18th April 2026) |
| Population growth | 4.4% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 44℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
South San Francisco is located at 37°39'17"N 122°24'28"W (37.6546600, -122.4077500).
South San Francisco map
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Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of South San Francisco
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of South San Francisco increased by 4.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 54,312 | - | census |
| 2000 | 60,552 | 10.31% | census |
| 2010 | 63,632 | 4.84% | census |
| 2011 | 64,448 | 1.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 65,581 | 1.73% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 66,237 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 66,813 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 67,221 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 67,220 | -0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 67,180 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 67,617 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 67,789 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 66,558 | -1.85% | estimation process |
Where to Stay in South San Francisco
1Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
326 S Airport Blvd, South San Francisco, CA 94080, United States View details
Phone: +16507414222 | Website available
2Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
380 S Airport Blvd, South San Francisco, CA 94080, United States View details
Phone: +16508733200 | Website available
3Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport
250 Gateway Blvd, South San Francisco, CA 94080, United States View details
Phone: +16505893400 | Website available
4La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N
20 Airport Blvd, South San Francisco, CA 94080, United States View details
Phone: +16505832223 | Website available
5Comfort Inn & Suites
121 E Grand Ave., South San Francisco, CA 94080, United States View details
Phone: +16505897100 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in South San Francisco
1South San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department
33 Arroyo Dr, South San Francisco, CA 94080, United States View details
Phone: +16508293800 | Website available
2S San Francisco Building Division
315 Maple Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080, United States View details
Phone: +16508296670 | Website available
3USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection
560 Eccles Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080, United States View details
Phone: +16508769358 | Website available
4Municipal Services Building
33 Arroyo Dr, South San Francisco, CA 94080, United States View details
Phone: +16508778679
5Magnolia Senior Center
601 Grand Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080, United States View details
Phone: +16508293820
6City of South San Francisco: City Attorney
601 Grand Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080, United States View details
Phone: +16508775996 | Website available
7S San Francisco Business Lcns
400 Grand Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080, United States View details
Phone: +16508778505
8South San Francisco City Clerk
400 Grand Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080, United States View details
Phone: +16508778518 | Website available
9South San Francisco City Office
120 El Campo Dr, South San Francisco, CA 94080, United States View details
Phone: +16505838173
10S San Francisco Finance Department
400 Grand Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080, United States View details
Phone: +16508778507
People born in South San Francisco (2)
People born in South San Francisco, including football player and coach Walt Harris, basketball player Michael Smith, .
More notable people
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to South San Francisco, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 476799 | Unitek College | South San Francisco (CA) | 94080-1005 |
| 123509 | Skyline College | San Bruno (CA) | 94066-1698 |
| 115658 | Hilltop Beauty School | Daly City (CA) | 94014 |
| 112190 | City College of San Francisco | San Francisco (CA) | 94112-1898 |
| 122597 | San Francisco State University | San Francisco (CA) | 94132 |
Nearby Transit Stations (45)
Rail and bus stations connected to South San Francisco, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFV | San Francisco (Civic Center), California | 1150 Market Street | BUS |
| SFS | San Francisco (Shopping), California | 835 Market Street | BUS |
| SFP | San Francisco (Caltrain), California | 700 4th St. | BUS |
| SFM | San Francisco (Conv Ctr), California | 747 Howard St. | BUS |
| SFF | San Francisco (Financial), California | 5 Embarcadero Center | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to South San Francisco.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Linden Post Office | South San Francisco (CA) | 94080 |
| San Brun Post Office | San Bruno (CA) | 94066 |
| Chestnu Post Office | South San Francisco (CA) | 94080 |
| Brisban Post Office | Brisbane (CA) | 94005 |
| Airport Mail Center Post Office | San Francisco (CA) | 94128 |
Other cities in San Mateo County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in San Mateo County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Daly City | 106,280 | The most populous city in San Mateo County, California. |
| San Mateo | 102,398 | The second most populous city in San Mateo County, California. |
| Redwood City | 85,925 | A city in San Mateo County, California. |
| San Bruno | 44,051 | A city in San Mateo County, California. |
| Pacifica | 38,013 | City in San Mateo County, California, USA |
| Menlo Park | 34,934 | City at the eastern edge of San Mateo County, in the San Francisco Bay Area of California |
| Foster City | 33,901 | City in San Mateo County, California, United States |
| San Carlos | 29,641 | City in San Mateo County, California, USA |
| Burlingame | 29,557 | City in the U. |
| East Palo Alto | 29,059 | City in San Mateo County, California, United States |
| Belmont | 26,533 | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Millbrae | 22,630 | City in California |
| Half Moon Bay | 12,513 | City in San Mateo County, California |
| Hillsborough | 11,527 | City in California |
| Atherton | 7,011 | City in California |
| Woodside | 5,508 | Town in San Mateo County, California, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
South San Francisco distances to largest California cities